It was the end of an era at Dublin saleyards on Tuesday, with the last pig auction taking place. The withdrawal of a major supplier has ultimately led to the demise of the pig market there, however House of Lindner auctioneer, Rene Martucci, said it had been on the cards for some time, and with […]
In a year in which Mother Nature has thrown almost everything she has at local grapegrowers, yields from the Clare Valley’s 2019 vintage are expected to be down by up to 40 per cent. However it is not all bad news, the shining light for growers and winemakers this vintage will be exceptional quality fruit. […]
Finding employees to work on farms has become harder in recent times. On the flip-side, there are individuals in our community who are looking for employment. Read the full story in our online edition: http://plainsproducer.realviewdigital.com
Twelve members ventured across the border last week for a whirlwind tour of the Swan Hill region. First stop was CMV pistachio nut farm at Robinvale. Members were shown through the plant and orchards, which are all drip irrigated. Read the full story in our online edition: http://plainsproducer.realviewdigital.com
It was back to school for a group of ag machinery dealers last week (Feb 18-22) as the University of Adelaide’s Roseworthy campus played host to a series of specialised machinery training days. Read the full story in our online edition: http://plainsproducer.realviewdigital.com
The 2019 cropping season is almost here and the Hart Field-Site Group is again presenting its free Getting The Crop In seminar on Wednesday, March 13, to help farmers prepare. Hart chairman and Spalding farmer, Damien Sommerville, said this year’s event will be particularly relevant coming off the back of a dry year, with many […]
DROUGHT affected livestock farmers who invest in on-farm water infrastructure are eligible for rebates with the Federal Coalition and South Australian Governments delivering $5 million in Federal rebates. Read the full story in our online edition: http://plainsproducer.realviewdigital.com
Whether you use a commercial travelling seed cleaner or have a crack with your own gear, seed cleaning/grading is one of the most vital stages of the farming year. Read the full story in our online edition: http://plainsproducer.realviewdigital.com
Alf Hannaford was an agricultural pioneer. He devoted much time and energy to tenaciously improving cereal crops through seed grading, and the protection of crops by controlling cereal diseases and infestations through seed treatment. Alf’s inventions and machinery developments, which simplified those processes, are a memorial to his life’s work. Read the full story […]
Regardless whether they are named the 2019 South Australian AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award winner or not, Andrews farmer Natalie Sommerville and Clare civil engineer Michelle Verco said they have already ‘won’ by making the top four finalists and promoting their work and passion. Both Natalie and Michelle were last week announced as finalists in the […]
